We are a modern Academy for systemic change in disadvantaged settings
inspired by the early Franciscan approach to
leading social renewal.
We were founded
in 2024
by Heather Cetrangolo, who is a systemic action researcher and Franciscan scholar; a rare combination!
It was her blended experience of personal renewal, leading communities through transition in run-down settings, as well as expertise in education and Franciscan history, that eventually led her to the field of pedagogy for systemic change.
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​Whilst significant work is being done to help communities think systemically and change collective mindsets, Heather discovered that no one had yet specialised in the art of renewal, which is a constructivist approach, recognising that our current reality is shaped by a pre-existing history. Rather than change into something completely new, practitioners of Systemic Renewal know that success comes from making our core identity new again, and from there, building innovative social impact.
Systemic Renewal draws from the example of early Franciscan social reform
as well as critical pedagogy and contemporary approaches to systemic action research.
The program is evidence-based and designed for people of all faiths and none, from NGO, government or private sectors.
Our governance
is made up of leaders who are covenanted to a Franciscan approach to living, loving and leading.
In our second year, we are currently gathering an Advisory Board, chaired by Heather, who is licensed by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne for this work.
Our Commitment to Racial Justice and Equality
As we grow, we are committed to being a multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-racial community
The program is evidence-based and designed for people of all faiths and none, from NGO, government or private sectors.
with a leadership team that reflects the diversity of humanity. This includes having a minimum of 50% representation of women in our leadership team. We are committed to a ten-point plan to actively engage in playing our part to address racism, sexism and classism wherever it exists. We commit 100% of our profits to training and partnering with leaders in the majority world.
Heather
Cetrangolo
Heather is a systemic action researcher and Franciscan scholar. She has combined twenty years of experience as a lawyer, priest and community developer, with six years of doctoral research, to launch Systemic Renewal International. She holds degrees in Law, Theology, Education, and Leadership Studies, and has recently completed her PhD in which she developed a pedagogy for systems change inspired by Franciscan social reform.
Jitto
Aralumpulam
Jitto Aralumpulam is our first Director. He has thirty years’ experience in executive leadership and is Chair and CEO of Roddington Capital and RedOwl. Jitto provides expert venture capital, strategic advisory services, and unparalleled guidance for businesses on their path to success.
